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An aging actress finds stardom comes with a monstrous price after an alien serum rewrite.

EVIL SPAWN

The ultimate price of beauty is a monstrous transformation!

1987 · 1h 10m · NR · Horror / Science Fiction · IMDB TMDB

A scientist is using Microbes in experiments but dies before the work is finished. An aging actress injects herself the serum and the bacterium transforms her into a hideous bug alien resulting in an attrition problem among her detractors.

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What is Evil Spawn about?

Evil Spawn is a 1987 American horror and science fiction film directed by Kenneth J. Hall, Fred Olen Ray, and Ted Newsom about an aging actress who injects herself with an experimental serum derived from alien microbes, only to suffer a monstrous transformation.

Programmer's Pick

Hollywood’s beauty standards meet extraterrestrial body horror in Evil Spawn, where ambition gets under your skin—literally. If you like your mad science with a side of poolside carnage, this B-movie monster mash is ready to serve.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Evil Spawn sets its sights on the dark side of Hollywood ambition and body horror. When a space probe returns from Venus carrying alien microbes, a scientist begins using them to experiment with halting the aging process. His untimely death leaves his work unfinished, but his assistant persuades Lynn Roman, an aging actress desperate for a comeback, to try the serum herself. Hoping to restore her youth and reclaim her place in the spotlight, Lynn injects the serum—only to find that the alien bacteria come with disturbing side effects. As her transformation begins, those who once stood in her way start to face unexpected and grisly consequences. With its blend of sci-fi horror and showbiz satire, the film offers both creature-feature chills and a sharp jab at celebrity culture.

Details & Specs

Directors
Kenneth J. Hall, Fred Olen Ray, Ted Newsom
Writers
Kenneth J. Hall, Ted Newsom
Release
1987
Runtime
1h 10m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Horror, Science Fiction
Also Known As
Metamorphosis, Deadly Sting, Alive by Night

Cast & Crew

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Directors: Kenneth J. Hall +2 more Writers: Kenneth J. Hall +1 more
Bobbie Bresee Bobbie Bresee Lynn Roman DG Drew Godderis Ross Anderson Dawn Wildsmith Dawn Wildsmith Evelyn Avery Fox Harris Fox Harris Harry Fox JT John Terrence Brent Price Pamela Gilbert Pamela Gilbert Elaine Talbot MA Mark Anthony Mark Randall GJ Gary J. Levinson Dr. Leibowitz Forrest J. Ackerman Forrest J. Ackerman Pool Man John Carradine John Carradine Dr. Emil Zeitman John Henry Richardson John Henry Richardson Samanski LE Leslie Eve Tracy Melissa Moore Melissa Moore Monica Roarke (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Alien Aging Serum

The plot hinges on a serum made from Venusian microbes, promising youth but unleashing horror.

Showbiz Body Horror

An actress’s quest for eternal youth devolves into grotesque transformation—perfect for fans of body horror with a satirical edge.

B-Movie Monster Mayhem

Expect bug-eyed monsters, mad science, and a parade of exploitation cinema’s favorite tropes packed into 70 minutes.

Cult Cast Ensemble

Genre favorites like Bobbie Bresee and John Carradine round out a cast soaked in campy charisma.

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Threat File

Trigger

Injection of alien microbe serum

Threat

Transformation into a bug-like alien

Effect

Attrition among the actress's detractors

Setting

Hollywood, California

Questions from the Vault

When was Evil Spawn released? +

Evil Spawn was released in 1987.

Who directed Evil Spawn? +

Evil Spawn was directed by Kenneth J. Hall, Fred Olen Ray, and Ted Newsom.

How long is Evil Spawn? +

Evil Spawn has a runtime of 70 minutes.

What genre is Evil Spawn? +

Evil Spawn is a horror and science fiction film.

Where can I watch Evil Spawn? +

Evil Spawn is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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